Sit in the judge's court, even on a day
you don't
have to be there. Before the session, get a copy of (preferably)
or copy the list of the cases to be heard that day. You will need
not only the case name but the docket number assigned to the
case.
At the session, listen to the parties' stories and to the judge's
decisions.
If the judge says, "I'll take it under advisement," you will have to
revisit
the clerk's office in a day or so and read what the judge
decided.
Even the one-word decision (Allowed or Denied), which is the most
prevalent
type of decision, tells you something. Look at the motion of the
party who prevailed and the opposition of the party who didn't.

You're going to have to learn on your
own what
lawyers discuss between themselves but do not share with their clients
-- because of the disciplinary rule, which warns them not to disparage
the court.

If visitors report their experiences with
the
judges in their jurisdictions, a new webpage entitled "What to
Expect
from Your Judges" will appear at this site.